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Overlooked travel hack that keeps you safe on holiday after woman has ‘everything stolen’ during Spain trip
A WOMAN was left devastated after her bag was stolen while on holiday – and was forced to walk nearly two miles in the heat.
TikToker Jess, from the UK, was on holiday in Salou when she realised she was missing her passport and bank cards.
The contents of her bag were stolen while she was at a restaurant, despite being attached to her pram.
She posted a video on her social media which has since been watched thousands of times.
She said: “My passport, my two cards – everything is gone.”
Jess said she didn’t know how she was going to get home after her passport was stolen.
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She said she was forced to walk 1.4miles to the police station, after freezing her bank cards.
She warned her followers: “I’m just putting it out there. Just keep your stuff on you and not around you.
“Anything can happen anywhere. You just never know when it’s going to happen to yourself so always be alert and on it so it doesn’t happen to you.”
She was eventually able to get a replacement passport after making an appointment with the embassy in Barcelona.
However, she issued another warning to her followers to make sure to “make an appointment” and not just turn up at the embassy.
It is advised to avoid taking your passport out with you, and is better to leave in the hotel safe.
And there are two ways to protect yourself when on holiday.
One of those is to always leave an emergency bank card in your hotel room.
If you don’t want to just carry cash, then this means you still have a means of paying for emergency food and transport if your cards are stolen.
You should also always have a printed version of your passport page in case you lose the real thing.
This makes it much easier to get a replacement passport at the embassy.
However, it is still a pricey mistake – replacement passports cost £100, and can take up to two days to get one.
You will also only be able to use this to travel home, travelling through up to five countries to get back.
This will then be kept by border staff, and you will then need to apply for a new passport when back in the UK.
We’ve also explained why you should never throw away your expired passport.
What are the passport rules?
The Sun’s Head of Travel Lisa Minot has explained exactly what Brits need to know.
“Travellers used to be able to roll over up to nine unused months from their old passport onto a new one.
“But post-Brexit, anyone wanting to travel to the EU can no longer rely on those extra months.
“In order to travel to the EU, all passports must be no more than 10 years old on the day you arrive in your European destination.
“And you’ll need at least three months on your passport on the day you head back to the UK.
“Figures have shown up to 100,000 holidaymakers a year face being turned away at airports if their passport is more than 10 years old.
“The 10-year rule only applies to countries in the European Union but every country may have different rules on what is accepted – some countries like South Africa, for example, insist you have at least six months left on your passport when you travel and a full clear page.”
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My village was named best place to live in the UK – it’s just 1 hour from London and perfect for Autumn weekend breaks
JUST an hour train ride from London Bridge is a quaint village that was crowned best place to live in the UK in 2023 – and even if you don’t up sticks and move there, it’s a great weekend break.
Wadhurst, named best place to live by The Sunday Times last year, is a place I’ve called home for the last four years after deciding to leave city life during the pandemic.
It was a village I’d never heard of before, but offered a cheaper cost of living than London, while still being on a direct train route into the capital.
But boring essentials aside, it has plenty of other amazing attributes and this time of year is when it really shines.
If you’re looking for some beautiful walks and cosy pubs to warm up in this Autumn, I definitely recommend you visit.
Just a half an hour walk from Wadhurst train station, you’ll find yourself in the middle of the village high street.
There are Indian and pizza restaurants, a small supermarket, a butchers, deli, a florist, charity shops, and two pubs – everything you could need, all in one place.
The village is very picturesque with an historic charm and vibrant community, but there are a host of beautiful places beyond the high street.
Bewl Rookery is a smallholding which is home to 16 alpacas.
As well as being able to meet the alpacas, you can enjoy afternoon tea alongside them – for adults, it’s £48, for children 10 and under, £38.
Mousehall is a family-run, sustainable distillery and winery that makes chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier and various gins.
Guided tasting experiences are £25, and you can also stay in Mousehall Oast – an 18th century traditional oast house that sleeps 6.
Virgin Hot Air Balloon Rides also launch from Wadhurst, offering views across the High Weals Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Prices start from £169 per person.
And if you’re looking for somewhere to stay, there’s Little Tidebrook Farm, a lovely converted granary offering bed and breakfast.
There are also plenty of walks and pubs nearby that are perfect for the Autumn months. Here are a few of my favourites below.
Wadhurst Park
Wadhurst Park is a 796 hectare estate that’s home to a range of wildlife, stunning natural landscapes and pretty walks.
Swedish industrialist and the founder of Tetra Pak, Hans Rausing bought the estate back in 1975, making it his main residence.
Following his death in 2019, the house remains a private residence of the Rausing family.
But walkers are welcome to enjoy the estate by following marked pathways.
There’s plenty of wildlife to see as the park has undergone huge conservation efforts.
It’s a partner in the White Stork Project, which aims to restore a self-sustaining breeding population of storks in southern England – many of which can be seen by the Wadhurst Park lake.
In recent years, a handful of Mangalitsa pigs were added to the park, to mimic the activity of wild boar and help restore the habitat by breaking up dense grass. Although I’m yet to see these on my walks!
The park is a 10-minute walk from Wadhurst High Street and there’s no entrance fee.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Probably one of my favourite autumn walks is Bedgebury.
It’s a 17-minute drive away and does cost to park there, but is an absolutely stunning place to visit at this time of year.
Its huge variety of trees create a kaleidoscope of colour, and the reflection of this in the lakes makes for the perfect Autumn picture.
There’s fun for all the family available with children’s play areas, a Gruffalo trail, mountain biking tracks, and a cafe selling hot and cold food.
A gravel trail around the forest also means you don’t have to get muddy.
Parking for an hour is £4, £8 for two hours, £11.50 for three hours, and £14.50 for all day.
If you’re there around lunch or dinnertime, then it’s worth making the trip 5 minutes down the road to the Bull Inn in Ticehurst, a quintessential English pub with a stunning garden and roaring open fires.
Bewl Water
If you fancy a longer walk, Bewl Water, a reservoir that’s the largest stretch of open water in the South East, is nearby.
To walk round the whole thing takes approximately six hours (so not for the faint-hearted), but there are plenty of places to stop and rest, have a picnic, and take in the beautiful views across the water.
If you’re walking from Wadhurst, check a map for the best entry point.
It’s also a great place to head for fishing, and paddle boards and rowing boats are available for hire.
There’s even Aqua Park for adrenaline junkies – but maybe summer‘s best for getting in the water.
If you want somewhere to stay, there’s camping and glamping with Mongolian yurts available too.
Bewl Water is free for people walking in and £7 a day for parking.
The Bell pub in Ticehurst
Wadhurst has some lovely pubs, including The White Hart and The Greyhound Inn.
But my favourite pub in the area has to be The Bell in Ticehurst.
Just an eight minute drive away, The Bell is known for its tasty food, snug atmosphere, and eccentric design.
As well as a big open fireplace you’ll find exuberant art, top hats as lampshades, uneven floors, and four lodges you can stay in out the back, including a unique Love Nest.
One of its most notable features can be found in the men’s toilets – urinals made out of tubas.
The pub’s definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for something a bit different.
Equally great towns near Wadhurst to visit
Tunbridge Wells
A 17 minute drive away from Wadhurst is Tunbridge Wells – the closest big town if you’re looking for more shops and restaurants. The Pantiles walkway is an iconic feature in the town, famous for its Georgian architecture and independent shops and restaurants.
Hastings
Not far away is the seaside town of Hastings. You can hop on the train at Wadhurst and it’s at the end of the line (about 30 minutes away). Hastings’ medieval Old Town is a main attraction, with its narrow streets, antique shops, boutiques and cafes. The beach is pebbly, but the perfect place to sit down and enjoy some fish and chips.
Bodiam
Less than half an hour away is Bodiam, a small village but with a rather large castle. The castle is owned by the National Trust, and it another good place to head for an Autumn walk. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, there’s the Castle Inn across the road or The Hub @ Quarry Farm, which has the Kent & East Sussex Railway nearby.
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Tiny English airport gets new flights to Spanish holiday destination with highs of 20C in November
BUDGET airline Ryanair is set to launch more flights from Norwich to Alicante, marking its first-ever winter schedule from the tiny UK airport.
In April this year, the budget carrier started operating from Norwich Airport for the first time.
Following on from the success of the summer service between Norwich Airport and Alicante, the no-frills airline has decided to extend the duration of the route.
The twice-weekly service will operate every Monday and Saturday throughout the winter.
Monday morning flights will depart from Alicante at 8.20am before touching down in the UK at 10am.
Return flights will then leave Norwich Airport at 10.30am, landing in Alicante at 2.10pm later that day.
Saturday flights will operate one hour earlier, leaving the Spanish airport at 7.20am local time.
Sun Online Travel have found return fares for £49.98 in November when temperatures will be as high as 20C in the Spanish holiday hotspot.
Jade Kirwan, Ryanair’s Head of Comms, said: “We are pleased to announce our first ever Winter schedule at Norwich which will see the extension of our popular Alicante route into the Winter 2024 season, giving customers in the Norfolk region more choice for their Winter sun breaks at Europe’s lowest fares in Europe, and supporting important regional development through continued connectivity, inbound tourism, and local jobs.
“We’ve had a strong first Summer of operations at Norwich and we look forward to a strong first Winter season ahead.”
The news comes after Richard Pace, the Managing Director at Norwich Airport said that he was hoping to see at least two or three more flights added to the airport’s route map in time for summer 2025.
In an interview with BBC Radio Norfolk, he spoke of the success of the first few months of flights from Norwich Airport and said he would know more about the future routes from next month.
There is no indication of where the new routes will travel to, or when they will begin.
He said that “both commercially and operationally” things were going well at Norwich, claiming that all flights boasted a capacity of 90 per cent or more.
He then added: “I think I’d like to see another two or three routes next summer added to what we’ve already got, and we’ll know that hopefully in September.
“All the signs, the way we perform, the way that the customers have supported Norwich… I see no reason why we won’t see additional capacity for next summer.”
It has already been a big year for Norwich, with the city named as one of Time Out’s top places to visit in 2024.
The travel magazine praised the Boards National Park, its two cathedrals, as well Norwich Castle – set to unveil a £10m makeover in 2024.
Ryanair is launching several other new routes from small regional airports across the UK.
New Ryanair Routes
Earlier this year, the budget carrier confirmed four new routes would be launching from the UK later this year.
Flying from London Stansted Airport, the new routes include Dubrovnik, Linz, Reggio and Sarajevo.
All four will be launching for winter 2024, giving Brit holidaymakers a wider choice of winter destinations.
Most Brits will have heard of Dubrovnik, with the Croatian city being dubbed the Pearl of the Adriatic and loved by Game of Thrones fans after it was used as a filming location.
Linz is a city in Austria, which sits between Salzburg and Vienna on the Danube River.
Not only is it known for its huge graffiti attraction and Old Town, but it is home to the oldest cake in the world, the Linzer Torte.
Italy‘s Reggio is set to get more popular with Brits, with the first direct flights to the city launched by Ryanair earlier this year, from Manchester Airport.
But the new Ryanair flights will make flying to the coastal city easier from the UK capital.
And Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is often overlooked despite being home to cheap beers and food.
Flights already operate to the city from both London Stansted and London Luton, with Ryanair and Wizz Air, respectively.
Advice for flying with Ryanair
- All Ryanair passengers can bring a small personal bag on board but this must fit under the seat in front of you, but it must be no bigger than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
- Any over-sized cabin bags will be refused at the boarding gate and put in the hold for a fee
- Ryanair also charges passengers up to £55 check-in at the airport
- Anyone who loses their card at the airport will have to pay a £20 reissue fee
- Book to sit in the front five rows if you want to head off the plane first
- Extra legroom seats can be found in rows 1 A, B, C or 2 D, E, F as well as row 16 and 17 near the emergency exit
- The worst seat on Ryanair’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft is also 11A because of its lack of window.
Other new Ryanair routes include Newcastle to Marrakech in October.
Earlier this year, Jet2 confirmed that a new route will operate between Manchester Airport and Porto.
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